HIDDEN SOUNDS PRAGUE

All places have a unique soundworld, yet there are many layers of sounds that are inaudible to the naked ear.

HIDDEN SOUNDS comprises of a collection of compositions intended to be listened to at specific locations. They have been made from sounds recorded using unusual microphones and recording techniques. The compositions reveal some unusual sound worlds.

Contact microphones recorded the vibrations of sounds as they pass through the very fabric of the city to reveal resonating bridges, lifts, stairwells and even human bodies.
Hydrophones delved down into watery depths to listen to the city as if submerged under water.
Electromagnetic Microphones tuned into the sounds of the electrical pulses emanating from trams, cash machines and street lights.

Listen to each composition in the location it is intended for.
Follow the short instructions that accompany each piece.

Enjoy exploring Prague from the new sonic perspective.

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Look at the Map on this website. Every ‘pin’ parks the listening location of each composition. Click the pin and reveal more information.